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Lending A Helping Hand: Victim Assistance Programs In Africa, Cisr Jmu
Lending A Helping Hand: Victim Assistance Programs In Africa, Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Many landmine victims face adverse situations when returning to their communities and trying to live as productive members of society. A number of programs in Africa for landmine victims and the disabled help people not only “get back on their feet,” but also “get back in the saddle” and gain the courage and knowledge to live among their peers with confidence.
Upsetting Lives: The Public Health Impact Of Landmines In Africa, Sarah Taylor
Upsetting Lives: The Public Health Impact Of Landmines In Africa, Sarah Taylor
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Affecting Africans both directly and indirectly, landmines seriously weaken the public health of entire nations. Several experts in the field offer their interpretations of this complicated issue.
Africa: It's Big!, Dennis Barlow
Africa: It's Big!, Dennis Barlow
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
The great opera commentator, John Culshaw was once asked to describe the monumental Wagnerian “Ring Cycle” using only one word. After pondering the question for a moment he responded by characterizing it as, “long.” At first, this obvious answer seemed more flippant than serious, but a little thought leads one to conclude that Culshaw was on to something. Many words could describe the Ring: monumental, bombastic, fantastic, convoluted, stirring, mythological, but each limits the scope or makes a judgment which may not be ultimately true. The truth is that someone who wants to tackle the Ring must be prepared to …
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Africa, Sarah Kindig
U.S. Humanitarian Demining In Africa, Sarah Kindig
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Due to the numerous internal conflicts, crises and wars that several of the nations in Africa have faced, this region is one of the places in the world that is significantly affected by landmines. In an attempt to alleviate the suffering from landmine injuries, the United States has set out to provide humanitarian mine action assistance to many of these afflicted nations.
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu
The Journal Of Mine Action Issue 6.2 (2002), Cisr Jmu
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Landmines in Africa
Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith
Driving The Hd Machine In The African Bush, Andy Smith
The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction
Almost every country in Southern Africa has a mine problem and most of these countries have a tradition of solving their own problems. Because the region is famous for its mine-resistant vehicles, this paper concentrates on innovative mechanical technologies—but it could just as easily have concentrated on PPE or testing facilities where Southern Africa also leads the way.